Latam Insights: Brazil’s Crypto Adoption Skyrockets, Libra Probe Stalls

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Brazil registers record crypto transaction flows, the Argentine Congress fails to advance its Libra probe, and Brazil’s Finance Minister claims a CBDC will bring transparency to the nation. Adoption Overload: Brazil Transacted … Read more

Adoption Overload: Brazil Transacted Over $300B in Crypto Last Year

In its latest report, blockchain analysis company Chainalysis estimates that the Brazilian economy moved $318.8 billion in cryptocurrency assets from July 2024 to June 2025. The numbers highlight the growing adoption of cryptocurrency in one of the largest and most consolidated economies of Latam. Crypto Adoption Overheats in Brazil: Over $300 Billion Moved Using Crypto … Read more

Latam Insights: Venezuela Embraces USDT, OranjeBTC Rises in Brazil

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition: Venezuela moves its internal disbursements to USDT, OranjeBTC surges as Latam’s largest bitcoin treasury company, and Argentina negotiates $20 billion lifeline with the U.S. Analyst: Venezuela Moves Disbursements to USDT Amid Dollar … Read more

Tether Reinforces Crypto Mining Push in Uruguay

While local reports said the company was leaving Uruguay, Tether denied those claims, saying it remains in talks to continue its mining operations. The company said it is evaluating its path forward in Uruguay and across Latin America. Tether Is Not Leaving Uruguay, Continues Negotiations With State-Owned Power Company Tether, the company behind the issuance … Read more

OranjeBTC Acquires 3,650 BTC, Surpasses Meliuz as Largest Bitcoin Treasury Company in Latam

OranjeBTC, a bitcoin‑treasury company based in Brazil, revealed it acquired 3,650 BTC and plans to go public via a reverse IPO in October. With the acquisition, OranjeBTC surpasses Meliuz as the largest bitcoin‑treasury company in the country and region. OranjeBTC Surges as the Largest Bitcoin Treasury Company in Brazil and Latin America More companies are … Read more

Latam Insights Encore: Bolivia Should Embrace Stablecoins Before Stablecoins Embrace It

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. In this edition, we examine the rising adoption process of stablecoins in Bolivia and how the government should embrace them for cross-border settlements. Latam Insights Encore: Bolivia’s Stablecoin Adoption Will Keep Growing – The … Read more

US Treasury Signals Support for Loan to ‘Make Argentina Great Again’

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to help Argentina obtain fresh funds to alleviate the country’s economic crisis. He underscored Argentina’s relevance as a “systemically important U.S. ally in Latin America,” opening several paths to support President Milei’s policies. U.S. Open to Stabilize Argentina’s FX Market, Labels Nation as ‘Systemically Important’ The Trump Administration has … Read more

Latam Insights: Toyota Accepts USDT in Bolivia, Tether Winds Down Operations in Uruguay

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition: Toyota and Yamaha start accepting USDT payments in Bolivia, Tether terminates mining operations in Uruguay, and Moneygram debuts stablecoin-powered remittances in Colombia. Toyota and Yamaha Pioneer USDT Payments in Bolivia and Latam … Read more

Toyota and Yamaha Pioneer USDT Payments in Bolivia and Latam

Toyosa, the exclusive dealer for Toyota and Yamaha in Bolivia, has debuted USDT payments for its sales operations. The initiative, completed in collaboration with Towerbank and Bitgo, will allow customers to pay for their vehicles using Tether’s stablecoin via a QR code. Toyota and Yamaha Leverage USDT for Payments in Bolivia Toyosa, an exclusive dealer … Read more